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Why is water and foam unsuitable for extinguishing electrical fires?
Ions in water cause it to conduct electricity, which could cause electrocution for anyone touching the water.
Should a gasoline or electrical fire be put out by water?
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
Does water make fire go out?
Water will work against most fires but not against grease, electrical, or metal fires.
Why is it not advisable to pour water on a kerosene caused fire?
Pouring water on a kerosene fire may cause splashes of hot/burning kerosene and water to splatter, due to the fact that kerosene is not miscible in water.
Why do you not use water to put out fat fire?
You never use water to put out a fat fire, because the pouring water on burning grease or oil will not extinguish the fire. It will only cause the burning oil to splash, spreading the grease fire around.
What type of extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?
A water-type or water-based foam type of extinguisher should not be used on an electrical fire because water and foam are electrical conductors and could result in electrocution of the person using the extinguisher or anyone stepping in the water.
What is the worse way to put out a fire?
Well the worst way to put out a GREASE fire is to put water on it.
Why water is not used to extinguish class e fire?
Class e is an electrical fire. Water is not usedbecausewater and electricity do not mix.
What kinds of fire should you not use a water based fire extinguisher on?
Foam spray extinguishers are not recommended for fires involving electricity, but are safer than water if inadvertently sprayed onto live electrical apparatus.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fires?
A water-type or water-based foam type of extinguisher should not be used on an electrical fire because water and foam are electrical conductors and could result in electrocution of the person using the extinguisher or anyone stepping in the water.
Which was worse in history flood or fire?
Floods because there was no way to prevent them whereas you could douse a fire with water
What sort of household fire would you not put out with water?
Grease & Electrical
